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« on: October 31, 2009, 02:04:10 PM » |
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I know this is probably a dumb question, but I am new to my python and had a couple of quick questions.
1. You aren't measuring how much water you are taking out (like I do when I use buckets), so you have to be somewhat guessing on how much you are going to put back in. Is it better to over or under estimate the amount of de-chlorinator you put in?
2. I don't have a faucet in the house that the python can connect to (no threads). However, I could connect it to a hose outside and run from there. Anyone see any problems with the water traveling through garden hose and then into the python? Do I need to worry about anything leaching from those rubber hose in that process?
Thanks for helping with my lack of skills:)
-Andy
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 02:38:14 PM » |
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1. divide your tank into halfs, then forths, you can ball park the amount that way, as far as adding to much not a major deal, i honestly go a little heavy all the time.
2. unless your garden hose is attached to a mixing valve you will not be able to control the temp of the water, that will be a big issue. You have to be fairly close on temp, otherwise you can shock your fish and inadvertnly kill them.
I found a adapter at the local hardware store that is also a quick connect that fits on to the faucet. I think it was 3 bucks or something.
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 02:40:54 PM » |
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If you have a kitchen faucet or a lavatory(bathroom) faucet, then the aereator can be removed and an adapter installed. The python then screws on to the adapter. I add dechlorinator for the entire tank. i.e. a 55 gal I add enough for 55 gal.
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 02:48:46 PM » |
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My kitchen faucet is a wand that pulls out. If I take the wand off, I tried taking the wand off the flexible pipe, but the threads didn't work with what was left there. What did you ask for at the hardware store?
Right now, in SE texas, the water coming out of my pipes with no mix is about 77 degrees. I have been using it by bucket from the faucet turned completely to the cold setting. There is usually roughly a +/- 0-2 degree difference from my "cold" water to my tank temp, depending on the season. In the summer, the water coming out of my cold faucet is often over 80.
Thanks for the tips!
-Andy
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 02:59:42 PM » |
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option- take the wand off bring it to the hardware store, ask them to help come up with a "T" adaptor, you might have to use a few differant parts to get it to work but you can get it to work,
if your hose is giving you 77 degree water you should be fine, you just have to watch for big swings in temp thats all
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 03:22:57 PM » |
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take the wand off bring it to the hardware store, ask them to help come up with a "T" adapter, you might have to use a few different parts to get it to work but you can get it to work, That's what we had to do. Stay away from the big box hardware stores ~ if you have one that specializes in plumbing, they can set you up with an adapter, even if it takes 2 or 3 different parts. We took the sprayer from the faucet and the piece from the python with us. I think mine takes a male adapter to attach to the flexible pipe, an adapter to attach to that and then another fitting to properly connect to the python. Took a couple of weeks of scouring around, but we eventually got it working properly. Good luck! |
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2009, 03:51:55 PM » |
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If you go to pythonproducts.com they have a parts list from which you can order. It probably is a little more expensive but you don't have to do a lot of running around.
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 04:16:39 PM » |
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Thanks again for advice. I bucket bridageded it today, which took a while for 50 gallons or so of water, but want to get this worked out so next weekend I don't have to carry so much.
My python is an off brand I bought at petsmart. Not sure that pythons attachements will fit it.
I figure if nothing else I can get a waterproof patch and clamp down both ends to make a "fit". I'll hit a local plumbing supply shop this week and see what they have.
-Andy
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 04:24:21 PM » |
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you probably have the Aqueon version of the python, does not matter, the plumbing store will be able to match parts and get you situated with very little cost I guarantee it.  |
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2009, 07:47:39 PM » |
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yeah, that is the one I have. I'll get it worked out. Bucket brigading my 39 isn't the end of the world. The 75 is a different story:)
-Andy
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2009, 04:43:23 PM » |
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If you are adding de-chlorinator directly to the tank you should put in an amount as if you are changing all the water so there is no issue.
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2009, 07:47:54 PM » |
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If you are adding de-chlorinator directly to the tank you should put in an amount as if you are changing all the water so there is no issue.
I dose for my whole tank even though I only change 1/2 the water. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2009, 08:32:25 PM » |
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That is good to know. I was concerned about having too many chemicals in the tank so I have only been dosing for the estimated water change quantity + 10% for error. I will just dose for total volume every time, makes life easier!
-Andy
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« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2009, 02:07:25 PM » |
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If you are adding de-chlorinator directly to the tank you should put in an amount as if you are changing all the water so there is no issue.
I dose for my whole tank even though I only change 1/2 the water. That's what I do also. |
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